Your Guide to 5Ks and Fun Runs in Jackson, Mississippi
Jackson's spring and summer race calendar is packed with opportunities to move your body, connect with your community, and support causes that matter close to home. Whether you're chasing a PR or just showing up for the mission, there's a starting line in Jackson with your name on it.
MAY 9
Flight to the Finish 5K | St. Richard Catholic School | Benefitting St. Richard School scholarships
4th Annual Sista Strut 3k | LeFleur's Bluff State Park | Benefits Breast Cancer Awareness
MAY 16
Hot Diggity Dog 5K | 8:00 AM | District at Eastover | Benefits Mississippi School for the Blind
MAY 23
VFW Post 9832 2nd Annual Memorial Day 5K Ruck March/ Run/ Walk | 8:00 AM | VFW Post 9832 | Benefits VFW
MAY 30
601 Day 5K/8k — JXN Run Club | Belhaven Town Center
JUNE 6
Joy Spreader Farish Street 5K | 9:00 AM | Joy Spreader's Park, Farish Street | Benefitting Joy Spreaders Park in the historic Farish Street District
JUNE 13
Rainbow Run 5K | 8:00 AM | Broadmeadow UMC Park, 4419 Broadmeadow Drive | Benefiting LGBTQ+ causes (MS Capital City Pride)
JULY 4
Watermelon Classic 5k | Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame | Benefitting the MS Sports Hall of Fame | Details TBA
JULY 18
Big Butts 100K, 50K, 25K Fun Run, and 100K Relay | 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM | Choctaw Trails
SEPTEMBER 12
Tunnel to Towers 5K | 7:45 AM | The District at Eastover | Honoring all of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, and supporting our first responders and military who make extraordinary sacrifices
NOVEMBER 14
Rush 2 Brush 5K | Belhaven Town Center | Benefitting Children’s of Mississippi & Student Organizations at the School of Dentistry
NOVEMBER 21
12ks For the Holidays | The Cedars | 7:30 AM | Benefitting Good Samaritan Center
Run with the Community — Every Week
Not ready to race? Jackson has recurring run group events that welcome all paces, all fitness levels, and all people.
- Lagers & Joggers | Every Thursday | 6:00–8:00 PM | Free | Fertile Ground Beer Co.
Meet at Fertile Ground Beer Co. at 6 PM every Thursday for a 5K run around Belhaven. The event wraps up with beers and social time at the brewery.
- JXN Run Club Sprint Night | Monthly (date varies) | Museum Trail | Check JXN Run Club on Instagram for details
Sprint training builds speed and endurance, strengthens legs and core, improves running form and efficiency and boosts confidence for race day. An "advanced" session for runners ready to take it to the next level.
- OEA Athletics Saturday Run | Every Saturday | 7:00 AM | Native Coffee Co.
A 5k group run with all paces welcome. Take 20% off your coffee order afterward.
- JXN Run Club | Every Sunday | 9:00 AM | Free | Northeast JXN Youth Baseball Fields
Founded by Timothy Orey, JXN Run Club meets at The District at 9 AM each Sunday for stretching and a run. Participants can choose to walk, jog, or run one to two miles — there's no obligation or time limit, and first-timers are encouraged to start with the one-mile distance. With 100–200 regular participants, it's one of Jackson's most established fitness communities. The location is subject to change, so follow JXN Run Club on Instagram for weekly details.
